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x Alcalthaea suffrutescens Freedom

(x) Alcalthaea suffrutescens Freedom
Shrubby alcalthaea 'Freedom'

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Interesting plant, very floriferous but the prolonged heatwave, despite the waterings, hampers the pruning of the flowers and the number of branches. I had more well-developed flowers in previous years. Can they be pinched in early June?

chantal, 09/08/2020

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A beautiful semi-evergreen perennial bearing a multitude of pale-pink flowers with a garnet-pink centre.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
1.70 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

x Alcalthaea suffrutescens 'Freedom' bears an abundance of pale-pink double flowers with a garnet centre.

This hybrid plant, resulting from the cross-breeding of the tree mallow (Althea) and the hollyhock (Alcea), has taken the best of both worlds: namely, the shrub-like habit and longevity of one, and the vibrant colours and abundant flowering of the other.

 

This semi-evergreen perennial has a slender shrub-like habit, reaching a height of 1.7m (6ft) with a spread of 1m (3ft) when fully grown.

The flowers are smaller than those of its cousins but more numerous. They measure 4cm (2in) in diameter. They are double, with a pale-pink colour and a garnet centre.

 

Plant this perennial in full sun in rich, well-draining, and light soil. It pairs perfectly with roses, catmints, bellflowers, and yarrows.

 

 

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x Alcalthaea suffrutescens Freedom (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June to October
Flower size 4 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.70 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

(x) Alcalthaea

Species

suffrutescens

Cultivar

Freedom

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Shrubby alcalthaea 'Freedom'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference75551

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Planting and care

Plant in the sun in rich and moist soil. Cut the flowers to make bouquets. Pruning stimulates vegetation and the plants will become stronger. You can also give them a shaping pruning in spring, especially if the cold has been very harsh. These plants have a lifespan of 5 to 6 years. In large flower beds, renew one plant out of three each year.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back any old stems in late winter to a height of 40cm (16in) to maintain a compact habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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